Medication Errors Is Honesty Always Term Paper

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The anger that eventually and inevitably spills out is far more hurtful than any truth I could have told before, and the damage I have done to my self-esteem is too great. My opinions, right or wrong, are part of who I am.

Honesty does not mean tactlessness. In fact, one of the important lessons about learning to be honest is to know that honesty does not mean being too brutal, or sarcastic, or cruel, which is just the same thing as lying. Cruelty is a lie because it is a one-sided tale. Nothing is all bad or all good. Honesty is a balanced and upfront perspective of the truth, even if it is only your subjective, perceived truth. Everyone's truth, after all, will be influenced by their personal biases and perspectives on life. But that does not excuse telling falsehoods about that perspective.

Being honest is important to me, because I prefer people to be honest with me. If someone dislikes me, it hurts far more if I know that person is false to my face, but tells lies behind my back. When a politician with an honest persona is revealed to be a cheater to the world, the public feels even more betrayed.

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To take just one recent example, the former governor of New York who was a prosecutor noted for his moral zeal, engaged in the criminal activity of prostitution. This devastated and shocked his constituents because he once prosecuted others for committing that same offense, when he was a lawyer.

True honesty means telling the truth in a balanced fashion, and acting in accordance to your moral principles. I cannot say that I am perfectly honest, but I try to be upfront in my words, and even more importantly in my deeds. Being honest with others is the first step in being honest with yourself about your own moral failings, convictions, and aspirations, and sometimes being honest with yourself is the hardest challenge of all......

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